New York Times editorial: Trump's 'maximum pressure' on Iran has failed 13 Apr, 2021 11:16 PM 7 minutes to read US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo thought oppressive sanctions would humble Iran into accepting their terms. Photo / Erin Schaff / The New York Times US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo thought oppressive sanctions would humble Iran into accepting their terms. Photo / Erin Schaff / The New York Times New York Times OPINION There exists now a brief window of time for Iran and the United States to return to the principles of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, known to supporters and critics alike as the